Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese. You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand. You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.
The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs. Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible. It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.
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In this article, our Rockford franchise attorneys discuss how Illinois franchise laws affect franchisor-franchisee relationships.There are many common issues between franchisors and franchisees that may arise, including:
We discuss the issues and give potential solutions to these common problems and how they should be approached.
Read the full article by our Rockford franchise lawyers explaining franchise law in Illinois.
In this episode of SeizeYourBusiness.com, our Rockford franchise attorney Kevin O’Flaherty discusses the pros and cons of operating a franchise versus a non-franchise start up with host Judy Contreras. They explain different types of franchises and franchise opportunities that are available and how to select the franchise best suited for you.
Read more by our Rockford franchise lawyers about franchise law in Illinois.
Our Rockford franchise attorneys discuss important information regarding what to look for in a commercial lease agreement for your franchise business, these include:
It is important to choose an experienced franchise law attorney that will review your franchise agreement, vendor contracts, asset purchase agreement, and lease agreements before signing any documents in order to ensure that they are fair and protects your interests.
Read the full article by our Rockford franchise attorneys regarding commercial leases.